The surge of migrants trekking north mostly from South America has placed increasing pressure on Mexico as the country applies a range of tactics to quell arrivals.
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Mexico Feels Pressure of Relentless Migration From South America
The surge of migrants trekking north mostly from South America has placed increasing pressure on Mexico as the country applies a range of tactics to quell arrivals.
South Korean Adoptions and a Nation’s Painful Past
South Korean adoptees have been returning to the country to hold the government accountable for what they call a corrupt adoption system that went largely unchanged until recent decades.
Politicians Charge Millions to Send Migrants to U.S. Through Darién Gap
The Biden administration vowed to “end the illicit movement” of people through the Darién jungle. But the number of migrants moving through the forest has never been greater — and the profits are too big to pass up.
The Online Scam Industry Is Thriving. Cambodia Plays a Key Role.
Gangs in Cambodia have compelled thousands of captives to defraud unsuspecting victims. Because of political connections, no one is stopping them.
Dozens of Migrants Die After Boat Sinks in Strait of Sicily
Survivors said that 41 people, shunted by traffickers onto a small makeshift iron vessel, had drowned after it capsized en route from Tunisia to Italy.
Andrew Tate Is Released From House Arrest in Romania
The online influencer and his brother, Tristan Tate, must remain in the country while they await trial on charges of human trafficking, a court in Bucharest ruled.
Can a Rapper Change Italy’s Mind About Migrants?
As the country’s right-wing government takes a hard line on Mediterranean immigration, the hip-hop artist Ghali has become a prominent voice of compassion.
Defecting From North Korea Is Now Far Harder
Recent rescue efforts to escape Kim Jong-un’s regime via China have been thwarted by digital surveillance, profiteering and the pandemic.
Andrew Tate’s Indictment in Romania: Here’s What to Know
The online influencer and his brother, Tristan Tate, appeared in court for the first time since their indictment on charges including human trafficking.